Hurdles of a Teacher

 When it comes to a learning management system it can be difficult to manage especially if you don't know what exactly to do. When I first started, I wasn't sure what to do, I was stuck figuring out how to upload assignments and announcements. What helped me was having different resources that guided me through the LMS.  First when building my LMS I was able to customize to my liking and make it more welcoming for the students. I used Google Classroom, so after watching videos was easy to navigate, especially for new teachers. My lesson focused primarily on the topic of plants for second graders, and it was interesting to learn that I can input many different things into the LMS. For the instruction portion I decided to make an interactive PowerPoint using Pear Deck which is great to keep the students engaged during the lesson. Then for the assignment I ended up making a fill in the blank on Canvas so the kids can be more interactive with their assignments and incorporate tech...

  What is a LMS? An LMS is a learning management system that can be as interactive as you make it for your students. An example would be google classroom where teachers can upload all assignments and resources on to, so all students can have access to. Inside a learning management system teachers can use interactive apps to make it fun for students to learn, here are a couple of ones that could be beneficial for students. One that is my absolute favorite would have to be Canva. At this point I should sponsor Canva with how much I talk about it any chance I get. It provides teachers with access to make worksheets, PowerPoints, infographics and more. Within the Canva app students are able to draw on those worksheets, as well as create their own visual learning tool. This is great for visual learners; they are able to add images to their creations and they can even change the language if needed. This app doesn’t need much instruction since it guides you through everything once you cre...

 

  So as a teacher you need to be aware of the many different learning styles of each child, there’s auditorial, kinesthetic but today we are talking about visual learning. There are so many different applications out there can be so helpful for both teachers and students. As a student in university many of my teachers have used a variety of applications to assist in their teaching style. These next three applications have been some of the most helpful ways to teach a lesson to those visual learners and can accommodate to many different learning stylers. Boni Hamilton in “ Integrating Technology in the Classroom ” shares many insightful ways to using visuals to stimulate learners as well as provide many different applications teachers can use.  VitalSource Bookshelf: Integrating Technology in the Classroom Canva This application has been known to help in creating flyers, stickers, and maybe even invitations. What many people don’t know is that it can also be helpful in pr...

I hope that it's only me when I overthink over my life and wonder if I am on the right track or if I'm super behind and just don't realize it. I look at how many people are studying to become a teacher and just how much experience they have so far. Yet here I am with little to no experience, and I want to gain experience just so I can visualize the many lessons I'm learning in my classes.  I am in the process of becoming a substitute teacher so I am hoping that it will help me advance in my goals. I guess I'm more of a visual learner so when I am being taught certain lessons it helps me to actually see it firsthand in a school setting.  Am I behind or on the right track? That's the only question on my mind 24/7 but the question should be "Am I doing, okay?" What I mean by that is, am I doing good in my schoolwork? Am I doing the best I can to excel in my studies and career? The answer to that question is Yes! I mean I'm doing what I can do sometime...